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9/9/1982

On verge of collapse, two prisoners get a drink of water

On verge of collapse, two prisoners get a drink of water

7/8/1952

Prisoner hands in meat cleaver to guard

Prisoner hands in meat cleaver to guard

1952-08

Prisoners run for shelter as water, tear gas pours on them

Prisoners run for shelter as water, tear gas pours on them

7/7/1952

Quelled convicts are shown above standing in courtyard of Guelph Reformatory today after three outbreaks of rioting in three days

Quelled convicts are shown above standing in courtyard of Guelph Reformatory today after three outbreaks of rioting in three days

8/22/1959

Shotgun at ready and with axe handles as clubs, the guard and his comrades are on the alert for new disturbances as the Guelph riot ended on a single command from superintendent, Gerald Wright

Shotgun at ready and with axe handles as clubs, the guard and his comrades are on the alert for new disturbances as the Guelph riot ended on a single command from superintendent, Gerald Wright

7/7/1952

Sodden debris in the courtyard of the reformatory is cleaned up by prisoners after the surrender

Sodden debris in the courtyard of the reformatory is cleaned up by prisoners after the surrender

7/7/1952

This pretty landscape work was done by prisoners at the Reformatory, Guelph, Ontario

This pretty landscape work was done by prisoners at the Reformatory, Guelph, Ontario

7/5/1929

1948-07

Windows at the reformatory were smashed during the rioting and glass littered the floors inside the building and out in the courtyard

Windows at the reformatory were smashed during the rioting and glass littered the floors inside the building and out in the courtyard

7/7/1952

Wounded in battle, this prisoner is carried out of cell

Wounded in battle, this prisoner is carried out of cell

7/7/1952